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Next iPhone X Lineup Said to Feature Smaller Notches, 2019 Models May Ditch Notch Entirely
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The notch is still not as annoying as some say it is. I hardly ever notice it, but a smaller one (or even no notch) is better. So I am curious to see what they decide to do with it!
However, the notch has a function, so I wonder where they place all the sensors/cameras that are now present in the notch. Maybe they figure out a way to put these things under the screen, but I am not sure if such sensors/cameras can be placed under a screen... All in all, I am curious!
However, the notch has a function, so I wonder where they place all the sensors/cameras that are now present in the notch. Maybe they figure out a way to put these things under the screen, but I am not sure if such sensors/cameras can be placed under a screen... All in all, I am curious!
I don't think anyone is opposed to improved changes; notch > double bezel so logically, no notch > full screen?
Are you saying a lack of notch by 2019 is as obvious as a camera/processor upgrade in 2019, or are you agreeing with me? Sorry, be patient with me, I don't do well "reading between the lines".
I can't speak for the others but I do not claim to like it, at the same time I do not hate it and it does not bother me. An iPhone X without a notch? Fine, I would love it. Do I love my iPhone X with the notch? Absolutely.
They have been working to put the cameras behind the screen. Personally, I think 2019 is a bit early and 2020 is more likely.
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I like the notch. I have no issue with it in it's present form. If they decide to remove the notch, I am cool with that also. Ultimately it makes no difference to the use of iOS.
It isn’t a feature. It is the best way to get rid of the infos without losing screen space. No one cares about the notch while using their iPhone X. We don’t even notice it.
Considering the tech is completely different- maybe it's easier to implement faceID behind the screen than touch? Or just as easily, maybe the same advancements in screen technology that would have allowed TouchID behind the screen will also help FaceID work behind the screen, so now we're talking at least two more years of work in that direction.
I'd imagine the 8 plus will look even more dated next to a notch-less X. The phone will still perform great, so you got that.
If I remembered correctly, they said FaceID was always the preferred authentication. However, when they launched the 5S they didn't have that technology ready for its prime time.
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I really don't care about bezels, as long as they are symmetrical.
The design of the camera bump changed with the iPhone 7 and got substantially larger on the 7 Plus (due to the addition of a second camera). Changes to the notch would be of similar kind. Same case design but a change in the protrusions related to cameras (whether it be on the back or 'into' the display on the front).
Though the iPhone 6s camera bump looks very similar to the iPhone 6 camera bump. The iPhone 8 camera bump looks a little bit different, not least since it isn't part of the back metal case but an inset into glass back.
That's cool, then the 8 Plus is the phone for you. For a lot of people, it was time to go. We had the same design since 2007.
I'm all in favor of the new tech in the iPhone X. I'll update right away as soon as the the notch gets scrapped away.
I think you’re missing the point on people liking the notch.
They can probably do it now if they wanted to, Apple has Billions available for R&D.... its a matter of how far they want to push it down the roadmap, they have to save features for future releases to entice people to upgrade.
It wouldn't shock me if there was a prototype laying around their secret lab with faceid working under the screen as we speak.
Hilarious. This Summer, every Chinese smartphone maker is putting out smartphones w/ notches. If Apple gets ride of it this Fall, that's going to be hilarious.
"If they have a notch, they screwed up" will become the new meme.
Some argue Apple's Notch is a branding exercise but I think the notch is a necessary evil and Apple can't wait to ditch it.
"If they have a notch, they screwed up" will become the new meme.
Some argue Apple's Notch is a branding exercise but I think the notch is a necessary evil and Apple can't wait to ditch it.
It's simply having a sensor that will work under the glass. It's the glass that requires the breakthrough. It's always been about the glass. Gorilla Glass (or Apple's version) gets it's strength from nano sized particles of metal infused within, among other processes. This interferes with any scanning, bouncing, penetrating, etc...... IMO, Corning and Apple are close. 2019 could be the year. I think Apple will be going back to a fingerprint scanner under the screen in 2 years.
I am not sure about that. Screen tech is difficult, especially when you throw in stuff like 3D touch. I would rather they wait until they get it right. I like the X in it's current form anyway.
Apple needs to copy Samsung. Put back the size bezel you need and get rid of all notches forever.